Lots of excitement this time around! Oh, either the sugar from the hot chocolate I just chugged is making me jittery or I am absorbing YOUR excitement!
Disclaimer: 22 chapters… I have not owned Naruto for 22 chapters, why do you think I own it now?

3rd person P.O.V

Today was January fifteenth. Ana paced about the room. Her white dress was truly a sight to see. It was by far the best dress Ana had ever worn. In fact, it was the only dress she had ever worn. She wished this would be the only time she would ever have to wear a dress, but she would wear one to each of the girl's weddings. From outside in the beautiful temple garden, Ana could hear Into the Night by Santana featuring Chad Kroeger in the back ground as her friends waited for her to walk out in that white dress. The only people who had seen the dress were Kira, Miranda, Shay and Konan. (A/N: And you can, too! I posted the picture on Deviantart a few days ago. Link in my profile.)

The baby kicked as if to tell his/her mother that everything was fine. Ana wondered why she was so nervous. She knew Itachi would never cancel the wedding. No one would object to her marriage to Itachi. And no one would ever attack a wedding, so there was no reason to worry, right? But there was something telling her that something or someone she least expected would show up today. She didn't know if it was a good sign or a bad sign, so of course it would freak the bride out. She went over her vows in her head, looked at her pictures of her and Itachi together, but nothing was settling her mind. There was a tap at the door and in came Kira, wearing the white and sapphire blue dress.

She grinned. "You're not getting cold feet are you?" Kira asked. "Hell no! I've been waiting my whole life for this! I just… have a bad feeling, like something unexpected is going to happen." She said. Kira hugged her twin. "Don't worry about it, okay? Hidan and I made sure that no one will interrupt this day." She said. She and Ana took three steadying breaths. Kira smiled at her twin. "You look beautiful, sis. I almost hate you." She laughed, trying to fight back tears. "Don't lie, Kira, you hate me for putting you in a dress. Speaking of which, I never thought I'd see you in a dress, not even on your wedding day!" Ana teased. Kira laughed. "I don't think Hidan will want me in dresses or skirts ever again." Kira said. "Oh?" Ana asked. "He thinks it goes against the laws of nature and if I wasn't the maid of honor, he'd order me to put on some jeans and a tank top." She said. The twins laughed together happily. Pein stuck his head in at that time.

"Come on. Time to take our places." He said. Ana nodded and hugged Kira one last time as Ana Rae Black. "I love you, sis." Kira said. "I love you, too, Kai." Ana replied and the twins left. Ana's fear was replaced with excitement when a bouquet of Sakura blossoms and Roses were put in her hands. You'd never expect it from Ana, with her least favorite color being pink, but her favorite tree was a Japanese Cherry blossom, or Sakura, tree. Roses you'd expect for her from her younger years of loving being covered in blood.

"Ahem, excuse me." A voice behind them said. They turned and Pein and Konan immediately stepped in front of the pregnant bride. "Why are you here? I do not want to get in to a fight on this day, but if I have too, I will." Pein sneered at the man. The elderly man raised his hands to show he meant no harm. "I'm not here for a fight. I'm here to see my god-daughter get married." He said. Ana pushed between the two and faced Jiraiya herself.

"You came even though Ayu died long ago?" She asked. Jiraiya smiled at her. "You're here, aren't you? You told me your self that Ayu's soul and your were one. Through that logic I am your godfather." He said. "Ah, touché." Ana laughed. You could faintly hear Shay say "I heard that, bitch!" Ana hugged Jiraiya. "Thank you, sensei." She said. He returned her hug. "May I give you away, today, kid?" He asked. She nodded happily. Everyone fell in to place and the music sounded for the march.

Shay and Sasori went out first, then Miranda and Deidara, then Pein and Konan, then Hidan and Kira and finally, Jiraiya and Ana walked out. If Jiraiya hadn't been holding her arm, Ana would have ran right up and jumped in Itachi's arms. She didn't notice how everyone seemed to tense up when they saw Jiraiya, but she didn't care. She just focused on getting to Itachi with out messing up. After what seemed an eternity, they finally reached the front. Ana hugged Jiraiya one last time and handed the bouquet to Kira. The priest started the ceremony.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the union of Itachi Uchiha and Ana Rae Black in holy matrimony…" He said. After that, Ana had trouble focusing on his words, she was too busy staring in to Itachi's eyes lovingly. "The couple would now like to exchange their vows." The priest nodded to Itachi. The world disappeared between the two as Itachi said his vows.

"Ana, my whole life I have looked to you when I was lost, in the past and in the present. You have always stood by me with faith in me and you have held me up when I could not stand. I now take this vow as a promise that from now on I will do the same for you. I will guide you when you're lost, hold you up when you can not stand. I will stay by your side through thick and thin, forever." Itachi said. Ana's heart fluttered and Kira could feel tears well up in her eyes again as Ana started her vows.

"Itachi, for as long as I can remember, you have given me hope when I had nothing to believe in. When I fell, you pulled me back on my feet. When I was weak and could not stand, you sat with me, even in my darkest times. I vow to stay by your side and hold you up when you can't stand and to stay with you even in your darkest times." She said. Kira couldn't stop her tears from falling out this time. Jiraiya also cried, not because he was sad, but because he knew that the little girl he had seen die and then walk back in to his life could stand on her own two feet and was strong enough to protect the clan she was restoring and protect her love for this man, too.

"Do you, Itachi Uchiha, take Ana Rae Black to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in poverty and in wealth, for better or for worse, as long as you both shall live?" Said the priest. "I do." Itachi said. "Do you, Ana Rae black, take Itachi Uchiha to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in poverty and in wealth, for better or for worse, as long as you both shall live?" The priest said to Ana. "I do." Ana said. "I now pronounce you man and wife, you may kiss the bride." Said the priest. Itachi didn't wait for him to finish the word "kiss" before her wrapped his arms around Ana and kissed her warmly. Ana felt as if the past had been cut from her and her new life was like and empty, calm ocean. Can't see the other shore or if there are any storms coming their way, but she didn't care at the moment. She was happy to be Ana Ayu Uchiha. "I now introduce Mr. and Mrs. Uchiha." The priest said and the first two to be married turned and smiled. Kira gave Ana's bouquet back to her sister and everyone filed out for the reception inside the small church house. For the first song that Jiraiya and Ana danced to, Shay, Miranda, Amanda and Brianna Got on stage and sang "You Raise me up" By Josh Groban.

"Thank you for coming, Sensei." Ana said. "Wouldn't miss it even if I was dead." He said. Ana chuckled at him. "I will admit I was a little worried about you marrying Itachi Uchiha, but, when you know the truth it gets hard to hold a grudge. I know you'll be safe with him." He said. "He's a good man." Ana said with a bright smile. "Kid, tell me why you love Itachi so much." Jiraiya said with a worried look on his face. Ana smiled. "Because he is willing to give up everything to protect his family, even his life. I would never ask him to give his life for me, but with gentle he is… I don't know how I couldn't love him." She said. "How do you know how gentle he really is?" He asked she laughed. "Sensei, I don't think you realize I'm pregnant." She said. When Jiraiya's eyes widened, she laughed, knowing she was right. "Wha- How far along are you?" He asked. "Eight months." She said with a smirk. Jiraiya blushed, feeling like an idiot.

"Sensei, even though I know he can stand on his own two feet, please keep watching over Naruto for me. Put a protective sister's mind at ease." Ana said with a soft smile. Jiraiya nodded and smiled at his god-daughter. The four girls on stage finished the song and hopped off of the small stage. Itachi and Ana finally got their chance to have their first dance together as a married couple. Well, actually, their first slow dance ever. They didn't exchange any words. They just danced together, holding tight as if they would never see each other again after this, to the beat of Come by the hills by a very young Damian McGinty. (A/N: you might want to listen to it. The first part is in Irish and I know a lot of you will confuse yourselves as I type.)

"Buachaill on Eirne me's bhreagfainn fein cailin deas og
Ne iarfainn bo spre leithe ta me sabhir go leor 'S liom
Corcaigh a mheid e, dha thaobh a ghleanna's Tir Eoghain
'S mur n-athrai me beasai 's me n' t-oibhr ar Chontae
Mhaigh Eo.

Come by the hills to the land where fancy is free.
And stand where the peaks meet the sky and the loughs meet the sea,
Where rivers run clear and bracken is gold in the sun;
and the cares of tomorrow can wait till this day is done.

Come by the hills to the land where life is a song.
And stand where the birds fill the air with their joy all day long.
Where the trees sway in time and even the wind sings in tune;
And the cares of tomorrow can wait until this day is done.

Come by the hills to the land where legend remains.
The stories of old, fill the heart and may yet come again,
Where the past has been lost and the future is still to be won;
And the cares of tomorrow can wait till this day is done.
And the cares of tomorrow can wait till this day is done."

Itachi held Ana warmly and lovingly. "I love you." He whispered in her ear. "I love you, too, Itachi." She said. The baby kicked around to remind his/her parents that he/her was still there. "We love you, too, baby." Itachi whispered, gently stroking her tummy, making the baby kick around happily. Ana chuckled and kissed Itachi. Kira and Hidan then got up and sang "Young Love" by Celtic Thunder. Ana laughed at her twin as everyone began to dance with the song.

Other songs that were played that day were Glory of love by Peter Cetera, Love is a Beautiful Thing by Phil Vassar, Falling Slowly by Damian McGinty, Bless the Broken Road by Rascal Flatts, Beautiful Mess by Diamond Rio, of course, Evil Angel by Breaking Benjamin and finally, Meteor Shower by Owl City.

After everyone went back home, Itachi and Ana sat together on their balcony. They sat on a porch swing that Kakuzu, Nyisha, Hidan and Kira had built for them. Ana rested her head on Itachi's shoulder as they watched the meteor shower that night. He kissed her head and gently wrapped his arms around her. "Hello, Mrs. Uchiha." He whispered in her ear. She blushed and kissed him. "I love you, Mr. Uchiha." She said. "I love you, too. And you, too, little one." He said stroking her belly. She smiled at him. "One more month before we get to hold him or her." He sighed. "Or them." She said. "Could be." He said. She kissed his cheek and held his hand. "One month, Crysta or Ren, then I'm going to tickle you until you don't want to laugh anymore!" She said, making Itachi laugh. He scoped her up bridal style and walked back inside and laid her on the bed then lied next to her. "I love you." He said. "I love you, too." She said and kissed her husband good night.

The next morning, Itachi realized that no one in the Akatsuki knew how to deliver a baby. And there was sure as hell no hospital near by that would help them. He sighed and paced about the bedroom while Ana took her morning shower. "How the hell am I going to make sure that the baby is delivered safely when no one knows how to do this? Kira went to medical school for four years and she doesn't know how to deliver a baby!" Itachi thought to himself. "Whoa!" He said as he tripped over Ana's back pack that she had used when she went to Konoha. "Huh?" he said, noticing that a paper was sticking out of the front pocket. He picked it up and read it.

Ana,
When it comes time to have the baby, come to me ;)
-Sakura.
P.S. Hinata says she'd be happy to help, too.

"Hm." He said. Ana stepped out of the bathroom, wrapped up in a towel. "Are you okay? I heard you fall." She asked kneeling by him. He slipped the note in his pocket and smiled at her. "I was just lost in thought and tripped over your backpack. I'm just fine." He said and kissed her. She smiled and he helped her stand. "Well, now the only question is, when do I bring them here, and can I get them to trust me?" He thought. "Itachi, you still have the necklace I gave you before you left, right?" She asked. "Never take it off, why?" He asked. "I just wanted you to know in case I ever needed you to meet with Naruto or anyone from Konoha, you need to show them that for them to know you're associated with me." She said. "Oh." He said. "Now there's one question left. When do I bring them?" The baby was due sometime next month. Itachi decided to get them on the first of February, hopefully that would be the right time to gain some trust.

Well, then. How sweet was that? Did I make some one cry? No? Good. Yes? Good. Almost? Even better. How was everyone's Christmas? Good? Good. Terrible? Boo-hoo. I'm happy. Bitch I got Minecraft, a new iPod, a Naruto Tee-shirt, and a Manga drawing kit. YOUR LOOKING AT THE NEXT NUMBER ONE MANGA/ANIME BITCHES! Not. No one will ever defeat Naruto. EVER! BWAHAHAHA! Review please.

Next time on EA2: Screwin' with Shippuden:

"The baby will be coming any day now."

"I will not come back with out someone who will help her give birth."

"Why should we believe you?"

"I am not asking you to leave the village behind."

"It's good to see you again."

"Oh, my god, you're pregnant, too?"